Brown County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Wednesday, March 1, 2000
Add to My HeroesTodd Michael Widman
Deputy Todd Widman was shot and killed after responding to a call of a transient walking along U.S. Highway 36.
Upon arrival, Deputy Widman was unable to locate the transient. Approximately one hour later, he observed a person matching the description and began questioning him. He was transporting the subject back to the department when he was shot. Deputy Widman was transported to a local hospital where he died of the gunshot wounds.
The juvenile killer fled the scene but was shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with officers about an hour later.
Deputy Widman had served with the Brown County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his mother and sister.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 728
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed by other officers
Most Recent Reflection
View all 94 ReflectionsNo one has posted for this young man in several years. I did not know him. I did grow up in the area, lots of good people. God rest your soul, Deputy. I am sure your memory still lives and you are loved and missed. My family and I sleep a little safer each night knowing others like you are manning the wall. To any law enforcement reading this, do not believe what you see on the news these days, most citizens support you and thank you.
Anonymous
February 14, 2023
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